Prepare to relive your favorite tunes as Apple Music unveiled its 2024 Replay experience on December 3rd. This exciting feature enables subscribers to view their most-played songs, albums, and artists of the year, alongside year-end charts showcasing the most streamed music.
Apple Music announced that 2024 marked a significant milestone, with a record number of women appearing on the year-end global songs chart, new genres achieving unprecedented popularity, and numerous artists making their debut on the list.
The 2024 Year-End Charts, created by Apple Music, highlight the most significant songs of the year based on Apple Music streams, Shazam tags, radio play, and more. Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” led the way as the most streamed song globally, holding the top position for more than six weeks on the Global Daily Hot 100 chart since its release in May. Following Lamar, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” took second place, with Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” claiming third and fourth positions, respectively. Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” rounded out the top five.
In addition to the charts, Apple Music is introducing exciting new features with the 2024 Replay:
– **Expanded Listener Insights**: Users can now discover if they rank among the Top 500 or 1000 listeners of their favorite artists or genres, extending beyond previous years’ Top 100 listeners.
– **Listening Streaks**: Track the longest consecutive days spent listening to Apple Music.
– **Monthly Replay**: Revisit your year month by month, highlighting your favorite songs, artists, and albums each month in 2024.
– **Top Artist Streak**: Identify if you’ve consistently favored an artist over multiple months as your number one.
– **First Play Date**: Discover the date when you first listened to your top song, artist, and album this year.
To access your personal 2024 Replay, Apple Music users on iOS 18.1 can navigate through the Home, New, or Search tabs in the Apple Music app. For those on earlier iOS versions or using desktop, visiting replay.music.apple.com will provide easy access to the feature.
This annual recap not only celebrates individual listening habits but also highlights emerging trends in the music industry, paving the way for even more innovation and diversity in the coming years. Users are encouraged to explore their 2024 Replay and reflect on the memorable music moments that defined the year.
Overall, the introduction of these new features reflects Apple Music’s commitment to enhancing the user experience while recognizing the evolving landscape of the music industry. This initiative reminds us to cherish the power of music not just as entertainment, but as a shared reflection of societal progress.